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Plaosan Temple Complex

Candi Plaosan · Candi Plaosan · Plaosan Lor

Bugisan, Prambanan, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia

Historic Buddhist temple ensemble east of Prambanan, recognised for its paired principal shrines and ornamental stonework.

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About Plaosan Temple Complex

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Plaosan Temple Complex is located in Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It is historic Buddhist temple ensemble east of Prambanan, recognised for its paired principal shrines and ornamental stonework.

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Place TypeBuddhist Temple
Religious TraditionBuddhism
LocationBugisan, Prambanan, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
Established / Period9th century
HeritageAncient Javanese Buddhist archaeological complex

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Religious TraditionBuddhism

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Historical Record

Klaten Regency tourism identifies Plaosan as a ninth-century Buddhist temple complex in Bugisan, Prambanan District.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Ancient Javanese Buddhist archaeological complex

Paired Buddhist shrines, known as Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul, with carved stone decoration.

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